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Y479 RHR

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,361 mi
Last recorded223,361 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 RHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 223,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 211,932 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage o/s/f wheel

Pass 5 Jul 2012 203,566 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 203,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 185,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 185,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 167,911 miles

same as test number 770010790151

Fail 9 Jul 2010 167,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 149,463 miles

brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

n/s/f indicator starting to fade

Pass 11 Jul 2008 131,089 miles

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight play to front lower arm front bushs

Pass 10 Jul 2007 114,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 97,033 miles

front brake pads low

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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Y479 RHR is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 101,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y479 RHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y479 RHR registered?

Y479 RHR is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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